On Saturday, November 26th, history was made in the Victorian Parliament when Lidia Thorpe became the first Aboriginal woman to be elected to the Legislative Council. This is an especially momentous occasion, given that Victoria is the only state in Australia which has not achieved constitutional recognition for its Indigenous peoples.
Thorpe is a member of the Gunnai and Gunditjmara nations and has a long history of advocating for Aboriginal rights. She has been a vocal advocate for treaty, land rights and justice for Aboriginal peoples for many years, and has also been a strong voice in the fight against racism and discrimination. Her election to the Victorian Parliament is a significant step forward in the push for greater recognition of Aboriginal rights.
Thorpe's Rise to the Victorian Parliament
Thorpe's election to the Victorian Parliament is the result of a long and hard-fought campaign. She was first elected to the Legislative Council in 2018 and has been a strong advocate for Aboriginal rights since then. She has been a vocal supporter of treaty, land rights and justice for Aboriginal peoples, and has been a diligent campaigner for the recognition of Aboriginal peoples in the Victorian Constitution.
Thorpe has also been a vocal advocate for the recognition of Aboriginal languages and cultures, and has worked tirelessly to promote the importance of Aboriginal culture in the wider community. She has also been a strong advocate for the improvement of health and education outcomes for Aboriginal peoples.
Thorpe's Vision for the Future
Thorpe has been a strong advocate for the recognition of Aboriginal rights, and her election to the Victorian Parliament is a significant step forward in achieving this goal. She has stated that her vision for the future is to see an Australia that is a fairer and more just place for Aboriginal peoples, and that Aboriginal rights are fully recognised and respected in the Constitution.
Thorpe has also been a strong advocate for the improvement of health and education outcomes for Aboriginal peoples, and her election to the Victorian Parliament is a significant step forward in this regard. She has stated that she wants to see a future where health and education outcomes for Aboriginal peoples are improved, and where Aboriginal culture is respected and celebrated in the wider community.
Conclusion
Lidia Thorpe's election to the Victorian Parliament is a significant milestone in the push for greater recognition of Aboriginal rights in Australia. Thorpe is a strong and vocal advocate for Aboriginal rights, and her election to the Victorian Parliament is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the cause. Thorpe has stated that her vision for the future is to see an Australia that is a fairer and more just place for Aboriginal peoples, and that Aboriginal rights are fully recognised and respected in the Constitution.
Thorpe's election to the Victorian Parliament is undoubtedly a cause for celebration, and a step forward in the push for greater recognition of Aboriginal rights in Australia.
This article was written by Kamp.
